What The Lord Says About The Philistines

Jeremiah 47:1–7
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Destroyed

This Chapter has to do with the God’s Judgments against the Philistines, a nation very closely associated with Egypt. Do you remember Bible stories about how the Philistines were always coming up against Israel? Goliath, whom David slew, was one of the Philistine warriors. These people lived along the southern coastline of the land of Palestine. In fact the name, “Palestine,” comes from the word, Philistines. They were always the enemies of Israel. Many scholars feel that originally they came from Egypt and occupied Phoenicia, or Lebanon, as we know it today.

Before the king of Egypt attacked the town of Gaza, the Lord told Jeremiah to give a message to the Philliarines (v. 1). He said your land will be overtaken by an army from the north who will destroy your towns and sweep you away (v. 2). When you hear the thunder of horses and chariots you will be frightened and parents will even abandon their own children (v. 3). As refugees from Crete, your time has now come, and you will be destroyed. None of you who survive will be left to help save the cities of Tyre and Sidon (v. 4). The survivors in Gaza and Ashkelon will morn for you by shaving their heads and sitting in silence (v. 5). You will wonder how long I will continue to attack you with my sword and then you will ask me to leave you alone. (v. 6).

Application

Spiritual battles in this life can destroy me if I try to defeat the enemy by myself but if I put on the whole armor of God the Lord will be my shield and protector.

Jeremiah 47:1-7 (English Standard Version)

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